Question: did the Circus Train come to Long Island back in the '80s when the LIRR still had the eight L-2 class Alco C420's, #s 222-229 ???? Did they use them for the Circus Train, or was that always an MP-15ac job? Thanks.

Teutobergerwald wrote:Question: did the Circus Train come to Long Island back in the '80s when the LIRR still had the eight L-2 class Alco C420's, #s 222-229 ???? Did they use them for the Circus Train, or was that always an MP-15ac job? Thanks.

According to Dave Morrison, in LIRR Labor Relations (1973 to 1988), the RBBB was every year. Seems some photo/paper work evidence would help answer your question, anyone?

All the photos, I've seen are MP15's, BUT a big GAP of lack of material (thus far) 1972-2002. Let's see what posts!

Teutobergerwald wrote:Question: did the Circus Train come to Long Island back in the '80s when the LIRR still had the eight L-2 class Alco C420's, #s 222-229 ???? Did they use them for the Circus Train, or was that always an MP-15ac job? Thanks.

According to Dave Morrison, in LIRR Labor Relations (1973 to 1988), the RBBB was every year. Seems some photo/paper work evidence would help answer your question, anyone?

All the photos, I've seen are MP15's, BUT a big GAP of lack of material (thus far) 1972-2002. Let's see what posts!

When I first saw the circus train was around '93 or so and it had 3 1500's on it...Will try to find pics in my albums.

Hi Folks: Question: The excitement and interest on the forum each year on the Circus Train is fairly high. OK, So I see 688 views at this time, and the very few replies <1% are about a possible C-420 motive power usage... What am I missing? No one photoed these events, had tickets, went to the events. etc.

One thing that might be worth a mention on your LIRR Circus Train page would be the fact that Ringling Brothers acquired at least two former LIRR cars (actually two former New Haven lightweight sleepers used in LIRR parlor car service, 1969-1975) for use in their circus train.

However, while Ringling Brothers records note they eventually sold the former LIRR 2075 SAGTIKOS to Dan Behr, he says the car he bought from Ringling Brothers was the former LIRR 2080 SPEONK (originally NH 535 ROCKY NECK BEACH).